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Letter from Egypt: the traditions of Cairo continuehttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/feb/14/letter-from-egypt-cafe-traditions
In the El Horryia cafe, the beer still flows, and the patrons still laugh<p>The man in the corner blushes, and seems to conceal his embarrassment with a smile. He's just dropped a bottle of Stella lager, and it's smashed on the floor beside him.</p><p>There's a tradition here at El Horryia, a busy cafe in downtown Cairo. Today I get to see it first hand. Drinkers all around turn to face him before roaring and clapping loudly, some even rising from their chairs to point in his direction.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/feb/14/letter-from-egypt-cafe-traditions">Continue reading...</a>EgyptEgyptTue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:59 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/feb/14/letter-from-egypt-cafe-traditionsKhaled Elfiqi/CorbisSame as it ever was: customers sit outside the al-Fishawi cafe - Egypt's most famous coffee shop - in Cairo, Egypt. Photograph: Khaled Elfiqi/CorbisKhaled Elfiqi/CorbisSame as it ever was: customers sit outside the al-Fishawi cafe - Egypt's most famous coffee shop - in Cairo, Egypt. Photograph: Khaled Elfiqi/CorbisRich Conway2012-02-14T14:00:59Z